Operating instructions

1.2 Understanding the 2000 Keypad
The keypad that operates your alarm system has four major parts:
1.2.1 The Display
The liquid crystal display (LCD) indicates the condition of your alarm system, typically
System Ready
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The 'System Ready' message may have been reprogrammed to an alternative by your installing
company. References to 'System Ready' in this manual refer to the text message shown when
the system is in its normal state
Any information that requires your attention will be displayed and stated quite clearly. The
display is back-lit for maximum legibility. When the system is set, the light will extinguish,
and will re-light at the next keypress. The light will also extinguish to conserve power during
a mains power cut, except for the period that the keypad is in use.
1.2.2 The Numeric Keypad
The 10 numeric keys are for entering your code so that you may set or unset the system, or
enter other information on request.
Always enter your code carefully and deliberately.
1.2.3 The YES (#) and NO (*) Keys
These keys allow you to access additional functions of the system, as well as to respond to the
simple choices presented; for example:
Set System?
Note that some keypads may not include the 'YES' and 'NO' legends. In this case, substitute '#'
for 'YES', and '*' for 'NO'
1.2.4 The A, B, C and D Keys
These keys allow you to set and unset parts of your alarm system, for example AREA A could
be the first floor.
1.3 Menu Based
The Care-Tech 2000 System operation is MENU BASED. You can scroll around the MENU
by simply pressing the NO key.
System Ready (NO key)
Set System? (NO key)
Manager Menu (NO key)
System Ready
If the system is left with 'SET SYSTEM?' or 'MANAGER MENU' on the display for 60
seconds, it will automatically return to 'SYSTEM READY.'
1.4 Product Type
To ascertain whether your system is a Care-Tech 2300, 2500 or 2700, press the 'A' key whilst
the 'System Ready' message is showing. The display will show
2500 iD v 4.1
Released Jan 00 or the equivalent for your system.
Castle Care-Tech Ltd.
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